DES MOINES, IOWA (April 26, 2019)  Ninetop mixologists from across Iowa were invited to compete at the Iowa Restaurant Association's State Mixology Championships held April 25 at Smash Park in West Des Moines.

Ames Mixologist Ryan Jeffrey from Arcadia Cafe was named this year's champion.

IOWA CITY, IOWA (April 18, 2019) — In honor of Earth Day, we are encouraging shoppers to go #plasticfree, and join us in transitioning toward less packaging.

WEST DES MOINES, IOWA (April 16, 2019) — The Iowa Restaurant Association will be hosting their annual State Mixology Championships at Smash Park in West Des Moines on April 25. Competitors will create three cocktails for a panel of judges during the day and will be judged on taste, appearance, overall creativity, and personality. The winner will be crowned Iowa's Top Mixologist. A public tasting-event will follow from 

DES MOINES, IOWA (March 28, 2019) — Fine-wine and cuisine connoisseurs can experience several of the greater Des Moines area's most-popular restaurants while relishing a 360 view of downtown Des Moines at the Iowa Restaurant Association's Culinary Affair, Sunday, April 7 at 5:30PM at the Des Moines Embassy Club. This gourmet wine dinner will be presented by 7 of Iowa's Top Chefs.

DAVENPORT, IOWA (March 5, 2019) — Last month, Biaggi’s in Davenport, Iowa partnered with Family Resources to host a wine tasting event bringing in $4,750 to the organization.

This was the fifth year for the event, featuring a delicious spread by Chef Patrick Trainor and wine-tastings provided by Okoboji Wine, Johnson Brother’s Distributing, Glazer’s Distributing of Iowa, and Dimitri Wine and Spirits.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 28, 2019) — Culinary and restaurant management students from Hampton-Dumont and Des Moines Central Campus were crowned the 2019 Iowa ProStart Invitational Champions. They competed with high school students from across the state in an event hosted by the Iowa Restaurant Association Education Foundation. The invitational was held at the Iowa Events Center in Des Moines on Tuesday, February 26. The teams could compete in both culinary and restaurant management events.

DES MOINES, IOWA (February 18, 2019) — The 2019 Iowa ProStart Invitational will be held at the Hy-Vee Hall B — Iowa Events Center. The competition is open to the public, hence, no cover.

The competition is two-fold:

DAVENPORT, IOWA (February 7, 2019) — Biaggi’s has once again partnered with Family Resources to hold its 5th annual Wine Tasting Event on Thursday, February 28, 2019, 6-8:00PM. The Wine Tasting Event will take place at the 5195 Utica Ridge Road location in Davenport, Iowa.

The evening will include wine tastings paired with a selection of antipasti prepared by Chef Patrick Trainor. Biaggi’s is offering attendees the opportunity to purchase wine at wholesale prices during the event.

ST PAUL, MINNEAPOLIS (January 29, 2019) — As the midwest faces record-breaking cold, food delivery is really heating up!

DAVENPORT, IOWA (January 28, 2019) — Due to the extremely cold temperatures forecast for Wednesday, this week's Welcome Wednesday event has been postponed. The new date will be announced soon. Please share this announcement with those who were interested in attending.

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